Ask a group of Year 9 students what their skills are and you’ll often be met with a room full of “I dunno” expressions. Yet those same young people are solving problems, organising things, supporting friends, learning new techniques and … Continued
I have a Master of Science in Applied Psychology. Yet I didn’t readily see myself as a scientist. Writing that down makes the contradiction obvious. I had studied human behaviour through a scientific discipline, worked with research and evidence, and … Continued
For years, I’ve worked at the point where employers and education meet. Both sides generally want the same thing: better opportunities for young people. Making it happen is harder. Through my Careers Hub work, I worked with Enterprise Advisers and … Continued
We often highlight the well‑known statistic that good careers provision can increase motivation and attainment. We know this to be true. But it’s worth taking a moment to consider why this happens — and under what conditions it works best. … Continued